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Huh?
What a waste of time when a 2 channel amp would work perfectly fine and cost a lot less...
Oi - hell. I'm having a rather off day. I totally forgot about the sub and was concentrating on the split system. 
Would have to be a 4 channel amp, you're right marco.
But there is no standard impedance though - depends on the speakers you buy. In my defence (and I certainly need one) you could make a 2 channel work but it will be a mono setup...
Would have to be a 4 channel amp, you're right marco.But there is no standard impedance though - depends on the speakers you buy. In my defence (and I certainly need one) you could make a 2 channel work but it will be a mono setup...
Split system > 6x9
Infinity/Kicker/JL/JBL any of those brands, you do get some cheap-o Kicker and JBL tho (not worth the price).
I've personally had the Infinity Kappa's in my car (sold it tho), at full volume your ears feel like they are going to start bleeding (that was without a sub).
Be careful tho, you may have to upgrade your wiring & alternator. If the headlights dim that is the sign, upgrade the wiring and possible the alternator.
The car that had the Cappa's in I had the problem with the headlights/instrument cluster lights etc. dimming when at high volumes and when I added my sub, which led to: the RPM needle dropping (at idle it goes from 800rpm idle to 500rpm, ECU compensates pushed up to 1000rpm, goes back to 800rpm, drop to 500rpm, rinse repeat), at that point it looks like you are turning your lights to the parking light and main light option the whole time. Performance was also hectically reduced with those volumes.
So yeah ignored that for a while, then the alternator packed up, followed shortly by the coil pack (IE. spark), followed by the ECU, followed by the fuel pump, and believe me it's hard to diagnose these problems (the dealers couldn't figure out what was wrong each time, so I had to figure out how to fix the car on my own), you think the car is cursed meanwhile you caused the problem.
After I sold that car I decided to stick to standard car radio this time, not going through all that again. Still miss having sound that would make the car shake and other cars windows/body panels rattle when they park next to me, was LOL.
Moral of the story: Upgrade early!
Infinity/Kicker/JL/JBL any of those brands, you do get some cheap-o Kicker and JBL tho (not worth the price).
I've personally had the Infinity Kappa's in my car (sold it tho), at full volume your ears feel like they are going to start bleeding (that was without a sub).
Be careful tho, you may have to upgrade your wiring & alternator. If the headlights dim that is the sign, upgrade the wiring and possible the alternator.
The car that had the Cappa's in I had the problem with the headlights/instrument cluster lights etc. dimming when at high volumes and when I added my sub, which led to: the RPM needle dropping (at idle it goes from 800rpm idle to 500rpm, ECU compensates pushed up to 1000rpm, goes back to 800rpm, drop to 500rpm, rinse repeat), at that point it looks like you are turning your lights to the parking light and main light option the whole time. Performance was also hectically reduced with those volumes.
So yeah ignored that for a while, then the alternator packed up, followed shortly by the coil pack (IE. spark), followed by the ECU, followed by the fuel pump, and believe me it's hard to diagnose these problems (the dealers couldn't figure out what was wrong each time, so I had to figure out how to fix the car on my own), you think the car is cursed meanwhile you caused the problem.
After I sold that car I decided to stick to standard car radio this time, not going through all that again. Still miss having sound that would make the car shake and other cars windows/body panels rattle when they park next to me, was LOL.
Moral of the story: Upgrade early!
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you don't have a lot of moolah to spend so.....
4 ch amp, 1200 W
2 x 6x9"s
1 Sub, between 600W-1000W
Good system:
2 x 12" 1200W subs
2 x 6x9"s
2 x limpets(?) for front.
2 Amps, a 2000W and a 600W.
2 tweeters, not too loud though...
split system config
JBL Speakers & Starsound/Calibra Amps.
A Mosfet amp is the one you want.
4 ch amp, 1200 W
2 x 6x9"s
1 Sub, between 600W-1000W
Good system:
2 x 12" 1200W subs
2 x 6x9"s
2 x limpets(?) for front.
2 Amps, a 2000W and a 600W.
2 tweeters, not too loud though...
split system config
JBL Speakers & Starsound/Calibra Amps.
A Mosfet amp is the one you want.
news24
Expert Member
Maybe time to hijack this thread,
I need to upgrade my sound system on my Alfa. As far as I could count it has 4 speakers(roundish type) on the doors with a max diameter of 170mm, the sound is absolutely crap, I need to upgrade, I don't know much about sound configurations, my budget is R4k max, Some dude is selling a Blaupunkt THb200A low profile subwoofer for about R1100.00, I don't have enough space in the Alfa to fit a big sub, so a low profile is a preferable option, here are the specs
Just behind the backseats there are four oval markings, I think this was deliberately created so that one could fit 6x9" speakers. It seems that a lot of people here are against 6x9"
Can anyone help me with the configuration? I'm very DIY so I think I can do the installations, besides I have 28 days off, so this will be a nice project to kill some time.
Should I chicken out with self installation, can anyone recommend a good place in Pretoria? One day service please.
Thank you in advance
I need to upgrade my sound system on my Alfa. As far as I could count it has 4 speakers(roundish type) on the doors with a max diameter of 170mm, the sound is absolutely crap, I need to upgrade, I don't know much about sound configurations, my budget is R4k max, Some dude is selling a Blaupunkt THb200A low profile subwoofer for about R1100.00, I don't have enough space in the Alfa to fit a big sub, so a low profile is a preferable option, here are the specs
Just behind the backseats there are four oval markings, I think this was deliberately created so that one could fit 6x9" speakers. It seems that a lot of people here are against 6x9"
Can anyone help me with the configuration? I'm very DIY so I think I can do the installations, besides I have 28 days off, so this will be a nice project to kill some time.
Should I chicken out with self installation, can anyone recommend a good place in Pretoria? One day service please.
Thank you in advance
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marco79
Expert Member
@News24
If I was you and wanted a DIY project i would get a Kenwood shallowmount subwoofer, Kenwood Titanium 6.5" splits (front) and a decent 4ch amp. Don't worry about the rears. If you want get the 6.5" Kenwood co-axials for the rear.
Why not give Kevin a call @
Payntwagon Audio - Centurion
Shop Tel: 012 653 0962
or: 0861-227768
I'm sure he can sort you out in no time.
If I was you and wanted a DIY project i would get a Kenwood shallowmount subwoofer, Kenwood Titanium 6.5" splits (front) and a decent 4ch amp. Don't worry about the rears. If you want get the 6.5" Kenwood co-axials for the rear.
Why not give Kevin a call @
Payntwagon Audio - Centurion
Shop Tel: 012 653 0962
or: 0861-227768
I'm sure he can sort you out in no time.